basilica
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Severus sponsored public building projects throughout the empire: Many of the most impressive surviving Roman remains—not least the Severan forum and basilica in his home city of Leptis Magna—date from his reign.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
His remains, which will be on display until March 22, were transferred to the basilica built in the saint's honour in 1230.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
The Vatican announced on Monday a new real-time booking system for access to the basilica, fuelled by a network of sensors that monitor how many people are inside.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
White roses and lilies surrounded the coffin as it was carried into the basilica to the sound of Mozart.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Something very significant can be found both in the Buxheim organ book and on the instrument at the basilica of Valere: the indication to play a line of music on the pedals, with the feet.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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